If you’re not a fan of the horror film Jaws then look away now. For these dramatic pictures show a diver getting up close and personal with a SHARK. With its piercing sharp teeth and 9ft presence, the 2.5metre long man eater could strike at any second, but instead appears unusually placid as it is pictured here breaking the surface at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. The impressive images show the lemon sharks caught between the aquatic and terrestrial worlds Photographer Andrew Murch captured the shots while on an adventurous dive. He has spent nearly two decades swimming with sharks, encountering more than 60 species
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .